You may choose from any of our Rafter Tail Profile Cuts like Spartan, Napa, Craftsman, or Axis Step.Īdditional Reinforcement can be added for heavier load requirements, contact us for options. Rafters ordered with open ends come with a aluminum Joining Cleats and hardware Rafters come with invisible, perfectly sized mounting hardware for mounting the rafter either on the top of another Rafter or on the side of Support Posts. Pergola Rafters may be ordered in several configurations and cut down to any length. This also includes a PVC cleat to lineup the connection and make it practically seamless. Both ends are open and one has an extended Aluminum bar that overlaps the connecting beam or rafter. Both Open for Connecting (Joining): Chosen for very long runs, when connecting three or more support beams. We also include a PVC cleat to lineup the connection and make it practically seamless.

One end is profiled, the other is open and has an extended Aluminum bar that overlaps the connecting beam or rafter. Profiled / Open for Connecting: Used when connecting two or more support beams to form long runs. This Rafter can be trim on-site if required. the open end comes with mounting hardware to firmly be secured to the wall or ledger beam, the other is profiled and sits on a support beam.

Profiled / Open for Mounting: Chosen when supporting or attaching a rafter to a wall or ledger joist. The square end plug is taped in place so that it can be removed for the rafter to be cut to length on-site, then glued back in place. For applications where there is no space for a profiled end. Profiled / Closed - Square: One end profiled, the other end with a finished block end. PVC Rafters can not be trimmed on-site, we can make them shorter at no extra cost, just contact us. Both Ends Profiled: The typical Rafter that can be used as a Support Beam or purely Decorative. Note: Depending on the length and the overall size of the rafter, the load-bearing requirement, and availability of various materials from suppliers, we may substitute the 1 x 3 Aluminum Bars with Fibreglass Rods, galvanized steel C-Channel Joist, or larger Aluminum Bars. For spans over 16 feet, we recommend additional support Posts in between. This holds true for Rafters up to 16 feet long. We have not conducted engineering tests for load-bearing capacities, but are extremely confident that the rafters with 1 x 3 Aluminum Bars or Tubes inside will not sag under the weight of other rafters. PVC rafters eight feet or longer are reinforced with an Aluminum Bar. Rafters 8 feet or less in length, are made hollow and work well without any rigid structure, as shorter lengths typically do not carry the weight of additional rafters. The drawback is that PVC is not rigid and longer lengths tends to sag over time. PVC is the ideal weather-resistant material for Pergola Rafters. Rafters are UV resistant and do not require painting for protection but readily accept paint to suit your colour pallet. They are weather-resistant, and will not warp. Made from CertainTeed or Versatex Cellular PVC that can be cut, shaped, fastened and finished using standard carpentry tools. The four sides of the rafters end up perfectly smooth with no open pores where dirt may build up. Our rafters do not require painting as we make them by cutting, folding and laminating four panels of PVC. PVC, Reenforced Pergola Rafter | Elite Trimworks I Elite TrimworksĦ' PVC Pergola Rafter - The true size is 1 ½' x 5 ½' in various lengths.

Decorative rafter tail template for 2x6